Finnish-based interdisciplinary researcher at UTU (formerly University of Oxford), with a background in research and business management.

My current role involves advancing research excellence and capacity at UTU Faculty of Medicine. To deliver this, I enhance grant capture by existing researchers, develop new concepts to obtain external funding, and find fresh solutions for added-value innovation growth. I am also active in ecosystem-building across sectors for shared added value, and have established partnerships with over 40 external organisations since 2023.   

When possible, I continue to be active in Research and Innovation strategies (including via our Nordic Institutes for Advanced Studies network) and in the archaeology of Material Religion.

Cross-sector research and Innovation strategy in Finland and Europe

Doctoral and Postdoctoral research and training models

Relics in European Archaeology, History, Art & Culture, 100 B.C.E.- 1500 C.E

Application of archaeological science research methodologies

Institutes for Advanced Study

Academic lectures and public engagement primarily to university seminar and mixed audiences. 

Teaching interests (class and graduate student supervision):  Archaeology of Material Religion; Visual Studies; Relics in European Archaeology, History, Art & Culture, 100 B.C.E.- 1500 C.E; Late Roman & Byzantine Archaeology; Grant Writing